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I passed all of them except Algebra 2. My final grade in Algebra 2 was an F. Honestly I hadn't applied myself early enough and now I am stuck in a big hole. I took Algebra 2 summer school to be eligible for Pre-Calculus but it was only a two week computer program class. I am in the 2nd quarter of my sophomore year doing well in all of my classes last quarter except Pre-Calc (D). I took my first test of the 2nd quarter recently in Pre-Calc and failed that. Every test I take I study and feel like I am going to pass them but they end up disappointing me. I honestly give up and need advice on what to do concerning my path in math. Math stresses me out more than anything. What should I do? Thank you.

Replies to: Sophomore stuck in hole.

Honestly I think you should not be in pre-calc right now. See if you can transfer back down to algebra 2. People tend to forget that math classes build on each other and as you begin to pursue upper level math you will struggle if you did not grasp concepts earlier on. No offense but you are simply not ready for pre-calc.

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